Crestron Electronics is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Software Engineer to develop sophisticated and intuitive web user interfaces. This pivotal role involves helping to define the front-end implementation details and developing working code for web UIs that control a wide range of Crestron products.
These include, but are not limited to, our advanced DM NVX® AV-over-IP solutions, NAX™ audio-over-IP systems, supporting the Crestron XiO Cloud® provisioning and management platform, TSW-series touch screens, specialized lighting controllers like the DIN-DLI, and our powerful 4-Series™ control systems.
Your primary responsibility will be to ensure these interfaces deliver a cohesive, high-quality user experience that aligns with Crestron's established design standards and brand identity. As a Senior Engineer, you will also provide technical leadership and influence the direction for these critical user interfaces.
This position requires on-site presence at our Rockleigh, NJ campus at least 3 days per week to facilitate effective collaboration with hardware, firmware, UX design, and product teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Front-End UI Development and Technical Expertise: Develop, test and deploy robust front-end code for product user interfaces, utilizing modern web technologies. Guide technical decisions and promote best practices within the development team. Uphold Crestron's User Experience Standards: Champion and enforce adherence to Crestron's design guidelines to ensure a consistent, high-quality, and predictable user experience across our varied product ecosystem. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence: Work closely with UX/UI designers, Product Managers, and other engineering teams (firmware, hardware, QA) to translate requirements into functional specifications and high-fidelity web interfaces. Optimize for Performance and Responsiveness: Design and build web applications that are highly performant, efficient, and function seamlessly on target devices. API Design and Integration: Integrate front-end components with existing back-end services and APIs. Assist other developers with designing, extending, and developing new APIs as necessary, contributing to the broader API strategy. Promote Code Quality and Mentorship: Write clean, testable, and maintainable code. Champion comprehensive documentation and lead constructive code reviews. Problem Resolution: Investigate and resolve bugs within the front-end code. Identify root causes for all reported defects. Identify preventative actions so that we don’t repeat mistakes and constantly improve our process. Drive Continuous Improvement: Leverage experience to identify opportunities and actively drive the enhancement of our web development tools, architectural patterns, practices, and standards.Qualifications:
Professional Experience: A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in building web applications is required demonstrating expertise in front-end UI implementation and a significant track record of success. Web Technology Expertise: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Experience with one or more major JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js). Some Back-End Experience: Experience with RESTful API design and development principles. Experience developing UIs for embedded systems, IoT devices, or control/automation platforms. Experience WebSocket technology for real-time bi-directional data communication. Adherence to Design Systems: Demonstrable experience creating web UIs that meticulously follow established design systems, branding guidelines, or style guides; contributions to such systems are a plus. Independent Work Ethic: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, effectively interpreting requirements and design documentation to deliver robust technical solutions with minimal supervision. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to diagnose complex technical issues and develop effective, strategic solutions. Communication and Leadership Skills: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, collaborate effectively within a team environment, and mentor other engineers. Initiative and Ownership: A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong sense of ownership, a commitment to delivering high-quality products, and the ability to meet or exceed project milestones.Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves):
Extensive experience with UI component libraries (e.g., PrimeNG for Angular applications). Familiarity with TypeScript. Experience with one or more web testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Selenium) and a commitment to testing best practices. Experience creating automated regression test systems. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience in developing and maintaining shared component libraries. Proven success in Agile/Scrum development environments, potentially including contributions to process improvement. C/C++ Knowledge: Some experience with C/C++ programming, particularly in contexts applicable to system-level interaction or understanding embedded environments, is desirable.